The cheapest and fastest trains from Malmö to Borås
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malmö to Borås is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö to Borås will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 5 trains that leave Malmö for Borås every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 235 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Malmö to Borås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Borås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 235 km
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£33 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Malmö to Borås train times
The table below shows live departures for Malmö to Borås trains for today, Wednesday 21 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1066 Öresundstågen+ 3852 Västtrafik | 12:12 Malmö Centralstation | 6h50 | 19:02 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 488 SJ 3000+ 22 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik | 12:12 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h16 | 16:28 Hedared | 3 changes | |
1066 Öresundstågen+ 3846 Västtrafik | 12:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h50 | 17:02 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1066 Öresundstågen+ 3848 Västtrafik | 12:12 Malmö Centralstation | 5h53 | 18:05 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1066 Öresundstågen+ 3844 Västtrafik | 12:12 Malmö Centralstation | 3h48 | 16:00 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
488 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik | 12:32 Malmö Centralstation | 3h30 | 16:02 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
488 SJ 3000+ 20174 Öresundstågen+ 3848 Västtrafik | 12:32 Malmö Centralstation | 5h33 | 18:05 Borås Centralstation | 2 changes | |
488 SJ 3000+ 20174 Öresundstågen+ 3852 Västtrafik | 12:32 Malmö Centralstation | 6h30 | 19:02 Borås Centralstation | 2 changes | |
488 SJ 3000+ 20174 Öresundstågen+ 3846 Västtrafik | 12:32 Malmö Centralstation | 4h30 | 17:02 Borås Centralstation | 2 changes | |
488 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 12:32 Malmö Centralstation | 3h36 | 16:08 Borås | 2 changes | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1074 Öresundstågen+ 3470 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik | 12:54 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h02 | 17:56 Hedared | 3 changes | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1074 Öresundstågen+ 3568 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik | 12:54 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h02 | 17:56 Hedared | 3 changes | |
1074 Öresundstågen+ 3848 Västtrafik | 13:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h53 | 18:05 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1074 Öresundstågen+ 3896 Västtrafik | 13:12 Malmö Centralstation | 7h48 | 21:00 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1074 Öresundstågen+ 3846 Västtrafik | 13:12 Malmö Centralstation | 3h50 | 17:02 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1074 Öresundstågen+ 3852 Västtrafik | 13:12 Malmö Centralstation | 5h50 | 19:02 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1074 Öresundstågen+ 3846 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 13:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h06 | 17:18 Borås | 2 changes | |
542 X 2000 · 10344 SJ | 14:07 Malmö Centralstation | 3h51 | 17:58 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
542 X 2000 · 10344 SJ+ 159 Västtrafik | 14:07 Malmö Centralstation | 4h03 | 18:10 Borås | 2 changes | |
1082 Öresundstågen+ 3896 Västtrafik | 14:12 Malmö Centralstation | 6h48 | 21:00 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1082 Öresundstågen+ 3848 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 14:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h06 | 18:18 Borås | 2 changes | |
1082 Öresundstågen+ 3848 Västtrafik | 14:12 Malmö Centralstation | 3h53 | 18:05 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1082 Öresundstågen+ 3852 Västtrafik | 14:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h50 | 19:02 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1082 Öresundstågen+ 3848 Västtrafik | 14:12 Malmö Centralstation | 3h53 | 18:05 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 490 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik | 14:40 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 4h45 | 19:25 Hedared | 3 changes | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1090 Öresundstågen+ 3576 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik | 14:52 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h33 | 20:25 Hedared | 3 changes | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1090 Öresundstågen+ 192 SJ+ 550 Västtrafik | 14:52 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h33 | 20:25 Hedared | 3 changes | |
490 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 15:01 Malmö Centralstation | 3h47 | 18:48 Borås | 2 changes | |
490 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik | 15:01 Malmö Centralstation | 3h32 | 18:33 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1090 Öresundstågen · 20180 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik | 15:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h45 | 19:57 Borås Centralstation | 2 changes | |
1090 Öresundstågen+ 3852 Västtrafik | 15:12 Malmö Centralstation | 3h50 | 19:02 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1090 Öresundstågen+ 3896 Västtrafik | 15:12 Malmö Centralstation | 5h48 | 21:00 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1090 Öresundstågen+ 3852 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 15:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h03 | 19:15 Borås | 2 changes | |
1090 Öresundstågen+ 3852 Västtrafik | 15:12 Malmö Centralstation | 3h50 | 19:02 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1098 Öresundstågen · 1114 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik | 16:12 Malmö Centralstation | 6h15 | 22:27 Borås Centralstation | 2 changes | |
1098 Öresundstågen+ 3896 Västtrafik | 16:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h48 | 21:00 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1098 Öresundstågen · 1122 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik | 16:12 Malmö Centralstation | 7h45 | 23:57 Borås Centralstation | 2 changes | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 450 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik | 16:15 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h10 | 21:25 Hedared | 3 changes | |
450 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik | 16:31 Malmö Centralstation | 3h56 | 20:27 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
450 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 16:31 Malmö Centralstation | 4h05 | 20:36 Borås | 2 changes | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1106 Öresundstågen+ 3486 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik | 16:52 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h33 | 22:25 Hedared | 3 changes | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1106 Öresundstågen+ 3584 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik | 16:52 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 5h33 | 22:25 Hedared | 3 changes | |
1106 Öresundstågen+ 3896 Västtrafik | 17:12 Malmö Centralstation | 3h48 | 21:00 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
1106 Öresundstågen+ 3896 Västtrafik · 8 Västtrafik | 17:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h07 | 21:19 Borås | 2 changes | |
1106 Öresundstågen · 1122 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik | 17:12 Malmö Centralstation | 6h45 | 23:57 Borås Centralstation | 2 changes | |
1106 Öresundstågen · 1114 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik | 17:12 Malmö Centralstation | 5h15 | 22:27 Borås Centralstation | 2 changes | |
1114 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 18:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h24 | 22:36 Borås | 2 changes | |
1114 Öresundstågen · 1122 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik | 18:12 Malmö Centralstation | 5h45 | 23:57 Borås Centralstation | 2 changes | |
1114 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik | 18:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h15 | 22:27 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
5 Skånetrafiken+ 1122 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik · 550 Västtrafik | 18:56 Malmö, Stapelbäddsparken | 9h29 | 04:25 Hedared | 3 changes | |
494 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik | 19:04 Malmö Centralstation | 3h53 | 22:57 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
494 SJ 3000+ 100 Västtrafik · 2 Västtrafik | 19:04 Malmö Centralstation | 4h02 | 23:06 Borås | 2 changes | |
1122 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik · 159 Västtrafik | 19:12 Malmö Centralstation | 8h33 | 03:45 Borås | 2 changes | |
1122 Öresundstågen+ 100 Västtrafik | 19:12 Malmö Centralstation | 4h45 | 23:57 Borås Centralstation | 1 change | |
| Thursday 22 January | |||||
![]() | 04:04 Malmö | 3h32 | 07:36 Borås | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:17 Malmö | 3h09 | 08:26 Borås | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:17 Malmö | 3h05 | 13:22 Borås | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Malmö to Borås
Trains from Malmö to Borås run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 235 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 235 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Oresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Malmö to Borås trainsOresundstag, SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Malmö and Borås from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Malmö to Borås train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malmö to Borås by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Borås, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Malmö and Borås
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- There are storage lockers at the station that are locked digitally and opened with a code. Max storage time 7 days.
- Bistro Royal
- Burger King
- Chao Oriental Express
- Espresso House
- O'Leary's
- Sliders & Shakes
- Woso Sushi
- Subway
- Sofra
- Spazio
- & many more
- Accessible entrances to the station are via the so-called Glashallen on the north side. Barrier-free toilets and handicapped parking spaces are available for a fee.
- Hotel Duxiana Malmo
- Moment Hotels
- Mayfair Hotel Tunneln
- Mon - Fri: 09:15 - 17:15
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 31, 32, 35
- Train lines: City Tunnel, Øresund Line, Southern Main Line, West Coast Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Hyllie Boulevard.
- Restaurant Nilsson's
- Skybar & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- SEK 5
- Best Western Malmo Arena Hotel
- Quality Hotel View
- Malmö Arena Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Malmö Central and Copenhagen
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Öresundståg
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the nearby streets.
- Restaurant Atmosfär
- Kin Long Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- SEK 10
- Scandic Triangeln
- Elite Plaza Hotel Malmö
- Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Öresundståg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Stationsgatan.
- Restaurant Viskan
- Café Bakgården
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- SEK 10
- Quality Hotel Grand
- Scandic Plaza Borås
- Comfort Hotel Jazz
- Located in the main hall
- SIXT
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Gothenburg and regional destinations
- Bus: Vy Buss
- Train: SJ Regional trains
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